Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Writing, we are continuing to learn about narratives.

VOCABULARY

Narrative: A piece of writing that focuses on telling a story; that features a beginning, middle and end, that features a problem and solution. 

Orientation: How the story began. Usually outline the setting and characters.

Initiating Events: What kicks off the story, what happens to the characters; what is the problem they begin to face

Direct Consequence/Resolution: How the problem was solved.

Ending: How the story ended. What did the characters do after they solved the problem?

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Ask your child to write a narrative based on this prompt, following the structure and guiding questions.